in store

1 of 2

phrase

: in readiness : in preparation

there's a surprise in store for you

in-store

2 of 2

adjective

ˈin-ˈstȯr 

: relating to or being an operation or activity located or taking place inside a store

in-store consumer survey

Examples of in store in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Caref predicted the hats, which will be sold in-store only, will be popular. —Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026

Despite the Black Friday-esque lines, limited quantities and third-party resellers listing the bags for exorbitant prices, the tote is considered a must-have as fans show up each time a new batch is released in-store. —Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026

From online shopping carts to in-store checkout screens, buying something now and paying over time promises a quick way to spread out your payments without the sting of traditional interest. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026

Both the Breakfast Bowl and Chicken Rice Bowl are available now for a limited time in-store at participating Bojangles locations through the Bojangles app, and via popular food delivery services. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in store

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore